As the city's largest property owner and employer, however, the church still wields considerable muscle.

Bending, he pushed hard, his considerable muscles bunching with the effort.

The subject is a large individual with considerable muscle.

The legislation is now set to go before the full Congress, where the judicial committee has considerable muscle.

Thus, if the governor wants to continue flexing his considerable political muscle, there are several other issues he would do well to address.

Environmental groups have flexed their considerable political muscles as well, not only in the State House but through door-to-door campaigns.

But the measures face opposition from the real estate industry, which has demonstrated considerable muscle at the Council recently.

He wasted considerable political muscle trying unsuccessfully to lower the rate on investment profits, which are enjoyed mostly by the wealthiest taxpayers.

The enterprises have lined up considerable political muscle to discourage Congressional action.

We feel that, in view of its considerable muscle in this industry, China can no longer be considered a developing country.